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AP08 WAJ

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,886 mi
Last recorded120,886 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 WAJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 120,886 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 113,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,985 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,451 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Nov 2019 89,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,732 miles

Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Box Heavily Deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2018 81,637 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust Still Secure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre Heavily Cracked/Perished, Worn Slight On Inner Edge And Out Of Shape On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Heavily Cracked/Perished, Worn Slight On Inner Edge And Out Of Shape On Inner Edge

Rear Exhaust Silencer Heavily Deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,710 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2016 64,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,891 miles

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2014 41,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,267 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,406 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,212 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 19,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AP08 WAJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP08 WAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 WAJ registered?

AP08 WAJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is AP08 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 WAJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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